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2023 Kia EV6 GT (inc. drift mode, 0-100 & autonomy test) review

Date

Mar 26, 2023

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Kia has gone all out with the go-fast version of the Kia EV6. This is the 2023 Kia EV6 GT and Paul Maric takes it for a spin and demonstrates drift mode, does performance tests and also sees how well the autonomy features work.

Reviews

Our expert's reviews of the Kia EV6

2023 Kia EV6 GT review

James Wong

8.6

It'll do 0-100 quicker than you can say "is that a Kia?!", but the EV6 GT also proves performance EVs can be both fun and attainable.

27 Jan 23

2023 Kia EV6 Air review

Mike Costello

8.2

The entry Kia EV6 Air is an eye-catching and impressively resolved ground-up electric crossover from a brand on the march.

05 Dec 22

1400km (870 mile) EV v Diesel challenge! There was just $5 between them... the results were surprising

Paul Maric

1400km regional route, a diesel Audi and an electric Kia. Plus, not allowing Alborz to refuel. What could possibly go wrong?!

04 Dec 22

News

All the latest Kia EV6 news

2025 Kia EV6: Imminent update teased with sharper styling

Max Davies

Kia has teased its facelifted EV6, with sharper styling and updated tech on the cards for the electric crossover.

03 May 24

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall most EVs in Australia for software fix

Jordan Mulach

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis have recalled almost 8000 electric vehicles in Australia to fix a software fault which results in a loss of power.

17 Apr 24

Kia EV6 recalled

Jordan Mulach

Every Kia EV6 sold in Australia has been recalled due to a software fault which could cause the electric SUV to lose power.

17 Apr 24

Kia EV6 and Niro EV recalled

Jordan Mulach

The Kia EV6 and Niro EV electric SUVs have been recalled as a defective driveshaft could lead to a sudden loss of power.

12 Apr 24

Kia outlines product plans, heavy on EVs and hybrids

William Stopford

Kia will launch facelifted EV6 and Sportage models this year plus the new EV3, as it rolls out more EVs and hybrids.

08 Apr 24

2025 Kia EV6 update set to bring fresh styling, new tech

William Stopford

Kia's electric EV6 is going under the knife, with a mid-life update also set to bring new infotainment and potentially a larger battery.

25 Mar 24

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis electric cars recalled for power loss, Australian impact unclear

William Stopford

A raft of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are being recalled in South Korea as they could lose power.

18 Mar 24

Updated Kia EV6 electric car spied with aggressive new look

James Gelding

The Kia EV6 has been spied wearing a fresh face and new wheels, though it's unclear what other changes are coming to the electric crossover.

04 Dec 23

Sharper look coming for Kia EV6 electric car

Jade Credentino

Kia is giving its EV6 a mid-life update, and a prototype has been spied in Korea wearing sharper front end styling.

01 Nov 23

Kia EV6 electric car production halted due to factory fire - report

James Gelding

A robot in the paintshop of a Kia factory has caused a fire, leading to production of the EV6 being suspended.

01 Sep 23

Special Kia EV6 dons classic colour scheme at Monterey Car Week

James Wong

Kia has revealed a limited-edition EV6 at Monterey, celebrating its win at the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year.

19 Aug 23

Kia EV6 going green for Monterey Car Week

James Wong

Kia is returning to Monterey Car Week with a special green EV6 that will be 1 of 1000 examples with unique colour finishes.

16 Aug 23

Kia EV6 electric car wait times slashed in Australia

Mike Costello

Greatly improved supply from the Korean factory means EV6 backlogs are clearing, and wait times should be only 2-3 months. Watch out Tesla?

11 Aug 23

Hyundai slapped with another US lawsuit after "insufficient" EV plug fix

Jade Credentino

A law firm in the US has filed a class action lawsuit against the Hyundai Motor Group claiming its EV chargers don't operate as advertised.

01 Aug 23

Queensland Police's first electric car will smoke your Commodore

William Stopford

The Queensland Police Service is trialling five Kia EV6 GT-Lines over a 12-month period to see how electric cars fare in day-to-day work.

22 Jun 23

Kia EV6: 1000 outstanding local orders for Korean EV

James Wong

Kia says almost half of its EV6 allocation for 2023 will be dedicated to satisfy a hefty bank of backorders.

27 Jan 23

Kia extends Australian Open tennis sponsorship until 2028

James Wong

Kia has announced a further five-year extension to its partnership with the Australian Open, with this year's fleet to include 10 EV6s.

10 Jan 23

Kia EV6 GT hits the Nurburgring for hot lap: video

William Stopford

The Kia EV6 GT has been put to the test on the legendary Nurburgring, revealing it's not just a drag strip demon.

10 Jan 23

Kia EV6 supply boosted, 2500 units expected next year

Mike Costello

Kia Australia has secured much better production of the EV6 electric crossover next year, which should whittle down wait lists.

09 Dec 22

Kia EV6 GT spec details, as circa $100k price appears to leak

Mike Costello

The Kia EV6 GT electric performance crossover due in January will reset the brand benchmarks when it comes to both pace and price.

09 Dec 22

Kia EV6 GT delayed until 2023

James Wong

Kia's new tech and performance flagship has been delayed slightly for Australia, with the brand pointing to an 2023 Australian Open launch.

08 Oct 22

Kia EV6 supply to double in 2023

James Wong

Kia Australia is working hard with its global parent to improve EV6 supply, indicating it expects over 100 units per month during 2023.

04 Oct 22

2023 Kia EV6 GT detailed further, here in Q4

James Wong

Kia's new all-electric performance hero has been detailed for Europe, ahead of an Australian release before the end of 2022.

02 Aug 22

2023 Kia EV6 GT launching in Q4, long testing program detailed

Jack Quick

The Kia EV6 all-electric performance halo is set to launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2022 following final local tests.

27 Jul 22

Podcast: AMG EQS 53 and Kia EV6 driven

William Stopford

The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.

18 Jul 22

Kia EV6 prices up, no price protection for existing orders

Jack Quick

The Kia EV6 is now $4600 more expensive, and exisiting order holders who ordered before the price rise won't be price protected.

07 Jul 22

Kia EV6 recalled

Jack Quick

Due to a software issue that may cause the car to roll while it's in park, Kia is recalling 315 examples of its all-electric EV6.

08 Jun 22

Kia EV6 GT will feature local suspension and steering tune

William Stopford

Kia's electric performance flagship, the EV6 GT, will have a local steering and suspension tune, and dealers are already taking deposits.

03 Jun 22

Kia EV6 earns five-star ANCAP safety rating

Scott Collie

Kia's flagship electric car has scored top marks from ANCAP, following the related Ioniq 5 with a five-star rating.

25 May 22

2022 Kia EV6 price and specs

James Wong

Kia's first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6, has seen prices increased by $4600 mere months after its February launch.

25 Feb 22

EV6 demand strong enough to sell 3000 cars per year - Kia Australia

James Wong

Kia's local division believes the EV6 could be Australia's second-best-selling electric vehicle if it wasn't hamstrung by supply.

02 Feb 22

2022 Kia EV6: Locally-tuned EV here February from $67,990

James Wong

Kia's first dedicated EV will be supply restricted for its first year on sale, but it lands next month with sharp pricing and a local chassis tune.

28 Jan 22

Kia EV6: 58kWh model unavailable until supply opens up

James Wong

Kia's local arm says we could see a more affordable Standard Range EV6 if supply from the factory opens up in the future.

28 Jan 22

Kia EV6: GT-Line to account for 80 per cent of sales

James Wong

Kia Australia expects the most expensive EV6 variants to account for the bulk of sales, projecting 4 in 5 customers to opt for GT-Line models.

28 Jan 22

Kia EV6 here in early 2022 with long-range battery and local chassis tune

James Wong

Kia's first dedicated electric vehicle will arrive early next year with two trim levels, two drivetrain options and a locally-tuned ride.

10 Dec 21

2022 Kia EV6: 500 units earmarked for Australia in 2022

William Stopford

Kia Australia has secured an allocation of just 500 EV6s for 2022, which will be sold through its dealership network.

15 Nov 21

Which cars are we looking forward to driving in 2022?

Scott Collie

What do Honda, BMW, Jeep, Nissan, and Cupra have in common? They all make cars we just can't wait to drive in 2022.

16 Oct 21

Kia EV6 to headline 2022 Australian Open fleet

James Wong

The world's top tennis players could be ferried around Melbourne in Kia's all-new EV in January as the local arm looks to electrify its tournament fleet.

09 Oct 21

2022 Kia EV6: Consumer interest 'like no model before it'

James Wong

Kia's first vehicle on the E-GMP dedicated EV platform is its most hotly-anticipated model yet, according to the brand's local marketing boss.

08 Oct 21

Kia EV6 GT: 430kW electric car still 12-18 months away

James Wong

Production of the EV6 GT won't start until the second half of 2022 for Australia, meaning the brand's 430kW EV may not land for some time.

22 Sep 21

Kia EV6 here in the first half of 2022, GT coming after

James Wong

Aussies keen on the all-electric Kia EV6 will be waiting until next year, with the 430kW GT version potentially 12 months away.

22 Sep 21

2021 Kia EV6 coming to Australia

William Stopford

Kia is introducing an electric crossover that’ll leave even its own Stinger GT in the dust, with the top-spec EV6 offering a 0-100km/h time of just 3.5 seconds.

30 Mar 21

2022 Kia EV6 revealed

William Stopford

Kia's counterpart to the wedge-shaped Ioniq 5 is the curvaceous EV6, a mid-sized all-electric crossover that'll be the first Kia to use the new E-GMP platform.

15 Mar 21

2022 Kia EV6 teased

William Stopford

The Kia EV6 crossover will debut Hyundai's new E-GMP all-electric platform for the brand and will offer a high-performance version.

09 Mar 21

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Owner Reviews

Owner's reviews of the Kia EV6

2023 Kia EV6 GT-LINE AWD (WITH SUNROOF) owner review

CarExpert.com.au

Paul McShane purchased this Kia EV6 new for $90,000 (including all on-road costs). Paul McShane would buy this car again because: "Having owned over 40 cars in my life, I can honestly say this is the most comfortable to drive. The seats are amazing and the electric drivetrain is so smooth. The general ergonomics and layout of the interior are outstanding. "

19 Jan 24

2022 Kia EV6 GT-LINE AWD (WITH SUNROOF) owner review

CarExpert.com.au

Tim R purchased this Kia EV6 new for $97,000 (including all on-road costs). Tim R would buy this car again because: "The Kia EV6 is a pleasure to drive with all the features I need and the capabilities that I require. As my first experience with an EV I cannot fault it and have no hesitation in recommending the EV6 to anyone who asks"

11 Aug 23

2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD (with sunroof) owner review

CarExpert.com.au

Gary B purchased this Kia EV6 new for $92,000 (including all on-road costs). Gary B would buy this car again because: "The Kia EV6 has distinguished itself by winning not only the Wheels Car of the Year award in Australia but was also voted 2022 German Car of the Year in the German Car of the Year (GCOTY) awards. Truly amazing."

10 Aug 22

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2024 Kia EV6

Video Review

Skip to chapter

2023 Kia EV6 GT (inc. drift mode, 0-100 & autonomy test) review

Reviews

2023 Kia EV6 GT review

2023 Kia EV6 Air review

1400km (870 mile) EV v Diesel challenge! There was just $5 between them... the results were surprising

2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line review

2022 Kia EV6 v Polestar 2 v Tesla Model 3 comparison

2022 Kia EV6 review

2022 Kia EV6 review: First drive

News

2025 Kia EV6: Imminent update teased with sharper styling

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall most EVs in Australia for software fix

Kia EV6 recalled

Kia EV6 and Niro EV recalled

Kia outlines product plans, heavy on EVs and hybrids

2025 Kia EV6 update set to bring fresh styling, new tech

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis electric cars recalled for power loss, Australian impact unclear

Updated Kia EV6 electric car spied with aggressive new look

Sharper look coming for Kia EV6 electric car

Kia EV6 electric car production halted due to factory fire - report

Special Kia EV6 dons classic colour scheme at Monterey Car Week

Kia EV6 going green for Monterey Car Week

Kia EV6 electric car wait times slashed in Australia

Hyundai slapped with another US lawsuit after "insufficient" EV plug fix

Queensland Police's first electric car will smoke your Commodore

Kia EV6: 1000 outstanding local orders for Korean EV

Kia extends Australian Open tennis sponsorship until 2028

Kia EV6 GT hits the Nurburgring for hot lap: video

Kia EV6 supply boosted, 2500 units expected next year

Kia EV6 GT spec details, as circa $100k price appears to leak

Kia EV6 GT delayed until 2023

Kia EV6 supply to double in 2023

2023 Kia EV6 GT detailed further, here in Q4

2023 Kia EV6 GT launching in Q4, long testing program detailed

Podcast: AMG EQS 53 and Kia EV6 driven

Kia EV6 prices up, no price protection for existing orders

Kia EV6 recalled

Kia EV6 GT will feature local suspension and steering tune

Kia EV6 earns five-star ANCAP safety rating

2022 Kia EV6 price and specs

EV6 demand strong enough to sell 3000 cars per year - Kia Australia

2022 Kia EV6: Locally-tuned EV here February from $67,990

Kia EV6: 58kWh model unavailable until supply opens up

Kia EV6: GT-Line to account for 80 per cent of sales

Kia EV6 here in early 2022 with long-range battery and local chassis tune

2022 Kia EV6: 500 units earmarked for Australia in 2022

Which cars are we looking forward to driving in 2022?

Kia EV6 to headline 2022 Australian Open fleet

2022 Kia EV6: Consumer interest 'like no model before it'

Kia EV6 GT: 430kW electric car still 12-18 months away

Kia EV6 here in the first half of 2022, GT coming after

2021 Kia EV6 coming to Australia

2022 Kia EV6 revealed

2022 Kia EV6 teased

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Owner Reviews

2023 Kia EV6 GT-LINE AWD (WITH SUNROOF) owner review

2022 Kia EV6 GT-LINE AWD (WITH SUNROOF) owner review

2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD (with sunroof) owner review

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